Indiana Trunk Murder Mystery Solved In 1867 Case
Noblesville Indiana January 12 The disappearance of Eugene Woodmansee on the eve of his 1867 wedding is believed solved by finding an old trunk with body parts in a former road house. Excavation revealed a skull and bones beneath the rotten trunk lid with a shoe sole and heel nearby. Woodmansee traveled from Illinois to marry Sarah Wirt but vanished after meeting the minister. His parents accompanied him to Indiana and were witnesses to the planned ceremony. He carried a large amount of money and authorities suspect murder with remains hidden in the trunk and nearby ground.
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Noblesville
Ind
Eugene Woodmansee
Woodmansee
Sarah Wirt
Illinois
Star of the West docks in New York amid crowds
Fifty years ago today on January 13 the Star of the West arrived at New York harbor and was met by large crowds. General Garibaldi issued a manifesto calling for 500000 patriots to take up arms for Italy's independence.
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Star of the West
New York Harbor
Citi
Garibaldi
Italy
Swift Specific Co Advertisement on Catarrh Cure
Catarrh is a blood disease affecting the whole system, commonly seen in the head nose and throat. S S S purifies the blood to cure Catarrh by cleansing the body and healing inflamed membranes. Book on Catarrh and medical advice free to all who write. The Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
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S.S.S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Battle near Comstock leaves forty dead and rail plot foiled
Meager reports from El Paso on a Wednesday battle across the international line near Comstock Texas say forty rebels were killed in fighting with regulars. Rebels attempted to wreck the Mexican Northwestern passenger train near Juarez but the plan was discovered before impact. Rails were blocked but found in time. No word on 200 federal soldiers from Casas Grande, feared ambushed.
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el Paso
Tex
Comstock
Juarez
Insurrectos
Casas Grande
Department store fire in Blytheville destroys multiple blocks
A January 13 blaze in Blytheville Arkansas swept two business blocks causing about 200000 dollars in damage. The Bestig department store Blytheville Drug Company Glenn Drug Company and the Edwards block were destroyed.
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Blytheville
Ark
Bestig Department
Blytheville Drug Company
Glenn Drug Company
Markham In Office As Illinois Central President
Chicago Jan 13 Charles H Markham assumed duties as president of the Illinois Central Railway replacing James T Harahan who retires after twenty years in top posts Harahan becomes a pensioner and remains a director Markham aged forty five promises to address vital matters with a conciliatory approach.
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Chicago
Charles H. Markham
Illinois Central Railway Company
James T. Harahan
Harahan
Markham
Church Leader Ends Life in Butte Lodging House
Mrs Nellie G R Ellberg a leader of Christian Science in Butte and longtime first reader of the First church died by suicide in a lodging house after visiting an attorney with two church members. She excused herself during a conference and took poison said to have been bought earlier. No motive is known and a small cloared account of 400 dollars is mentioned.
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Butte
Mont
Nellie G. R. Ellberg
Christian Science
First Church
Where Happiness Breaks In A Republic Of Too Few Officers
The Toledo Blade questions whether a republic can keep happiness when there are not enough officers to meet the public demand. It argues that widespread contentment hinges on adequate leadership and public service availability.
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The
Toledo Blade
Republic
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Bold Hair Health Claims
The Rexall Store endorses Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with strong claims it stops dandruff, stimulates growth, prevents baldness, and is not greasy. It offers a money back guarantee if not effective, available in 50 cent and one dollar sizes at Cook & Sherman, S. W. Corner of Square.
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Rexall
Cook & Sherman, S. W. Cor, Square
We Tempt You With Prime Meats in City Store
The shop proclaims prime meats that tempt the most particular judges. It emphasizes beef from young stock, low prices, and delivery to all city areas. It notes no animal past its third year is used and promises best possible procurement.
Asa the King Who Returned Israel to God and Victory
A Sunday school lesson on Asa's 41 year reign. his early reforms, victory against a larger Syro-Aramean force, and subsequent pride led to divine rebuke. It cites reliance on the Lord, the message of Azariah, and the call to be strong in the Lord while warning against self reliance and hard-hearted punishment.
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Abijah
Rehoboam
Jeroboam
Asa
Syria
Hanani
Azariah
Oded
Josh. i
Hagli
Uzziah
Xsii
Israel
God
Abram
Jesus
Tim
Golgot
Wyeth Lace and Sulphur Hair Dye Sold By Mail
Modern hairdressing fashions spark demand for Wyeth Lace and Sulphur hair dye advertised as a remedy for hair growth and color restoration. A manufacturer reportedly markets the product at 50 cents or 81 a bottle with mail order option from Wyeth Chambers Company New York City. Elhinney Drug Co. promotes it locally.
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Wyet's
Colt
Ath
Wyeth Chambers Company
T4 Cortland
New York City
Elhinney Drug Co
Merital Chocolate Granules Pill That Fills the Bill
A vegetable stomach and liver pill that will not gripe and gives results. Merital Chocolate Granules regulate the stomach liver and bowels and are sold exclusively at Leimmon's Pharmacy.
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Leimmon's
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